View of the Langdales – Ambleside Town Centre loop from Skelwith

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View of the Langdales – Ambleside Town Centre loop from Skelwith

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View of the Langdales – Ambleside Town Centre loop from Skelwith

03:54

13.9km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Camper Parking

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666 m

Beck Pane Wood

Forest

3.71 km

View of the Langdales

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day the view is stunning

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4.59 km

Skelwith Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.64 km

View of Langdale Valley from Ivy Crag

Highlight • Lake

The views from here just below Ivy Crag looking out over Loughrigg Tarn and up the Langdale Valley are pretty special. The Langdale Valley reminds me of my very first …

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7.40 km

View of Fairfield

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a fine day you'll get a beautiful view of Fairfield Horseshoe beyond here.

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8.85 km

St Mary's Church, Ambleside

Highlight • Historical Site

There is not much more to see than this house on the bridge

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9.03 km

Ambleside High Street

Highlight • Settlement

Shops, shops, shops…. Buy gear here for your hikes or just for wearing in the pubs

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9.26 km

Ambleside Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Many tourists about, plenty of shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, souvenir shops. This is a busy place

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9.93 km

Rothay Park: Stone Sculpture and Riverside Walk

Highlight • Trail

Perfect spot for a short walk or a nice picnic. Fantastic place! Interesting things to see on your way around, highly recommended.

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12.9 km

Pull Garth Wood

Forest

13.9 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

3.05 km

2.50 km

815 m

338 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

3.28 km

3.14 km

1.44 km

874 m

689 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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View of the Langdales – Ambleside Town Centre loop from Skelwith

View of the Langdales

Skelwith Bridge

View of Langdale Valley from Ivy Crag

View of Fairfield

St Mary's Church, Ambleside

Ambleside High Street

Ambleside Town Centre

Rothay Park: Stone Sculpture and Riverside Walk

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